Sean C Donohue

Sean C Donohue

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 24 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New London, CT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense

5 Shaw's Cove, Suite 202, New London, CT

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 25%

Handle all types of Real Estate Transaction including commerical and residential

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 19 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 24 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Sean C. Donohue, LLC

5 Shaw's Cove, Suite 202, New London, CT, 06320-4974

The Law Office of Sean C. Donohue, LLC

Welch Building, 43 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, 02891-1847

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Sean C Donohue's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jae Bradburd | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best In The Biz! A+++!

Sean's skill as an attorney are second to none. Very considerate and educated in personal injury. Any question I had, he answered extremely quickly and was more than knowledgeable. He was not afraid to challenge the insurance company and was able to gain me a fantastic settlement.

Posted by Tim | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very thorough and experienced in real estate

Sean assisted with a difficult closing and made the entire process more relaxing. He comes with a lot of experience and brings professionalism to the table.

Posted by John | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Seasoned attorney committed to his clients

Attorney Donohue provided my wife and I services for the sale of our previous home and the purchase of our new home. The sale of the previous home was a standard transaction. The purchase of the new home was complicated to say the least. Attorney Donohue was able to clearly layout all of our options ...at each decision point throughout the process and we were able to complete the purchase of the home of our dreams. I attribute the positive outcome completely to attorney Donohue's ability and expertise. I would highly recommend attorney Donohue for all matters, simple, complicated or anywhere in between.

Posted by Kent LaGasse, MD, PhD | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent and Caring

To what maters for most people searching for an attorney who cares at least as much about them as they do about themselves! This, as anyone who has experience with lawyers, is a rare find. Attorney Donohue is the real deal! Full stop. I say this as a hard charging twenty year veteran officer in t...he Army, a medical doctor, and now, a minister in training. Sean is not a self serving, money grubbing, do nothing attorney wishing to line his own pocket, who will lie to you or for you. If this is what you seek, I advise to look elsewhere. If you need an advocate, with morals, character and integrity, Mr. Donohue is all that with charm and an intellect that dwarfs most others in the room. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Resolved DUI

Attorney Donohue provided excellent legal assistance in resolving a DUI and "failure to submit to a chemical test" case with the RI Attorney Generals Office. I was facing a number of repercussions as a result of the DUI, I would lose my job, my license, my professional credentials and have a tarnish...ed record. Due to his guidance and professional legal assistance, the DUI and "failure to submit" was dropped to a reckless driving charge, I kept my job, my credentials, and my license suspension was reduced to 90 days (instead of 6 months).

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Sean C Donohue's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Saunders

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is a knowledgeable, practical and capable attorney who advocates effectively on behalf of his clients."

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Marc Page

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Ruane

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As the current President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, I endorse Attorney Donohue. Attorney Donohue is a member in good standing in our organization and a well regarded criminal defense lawyer in the state. He has shown a passion for criminal defense issues and zealously defends people charged with criminal offenses."

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Yona Gregory

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Donohue is an experienced trial lawyer. He combines practical solutions and common sense with a background in litigation...he's not afraid to be aggressive in court and he is extremely knowledgeable. Attorney Donohue keeps clients informed and is very responsive."

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Bonde Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Donohue is an excellent advocate and a great person. He cares about his clients. I have worked with Sean on many occasions over the last 10 years including trying a jury case with him as co-plaintiff. He is a skilled litigator."

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James Solis

Litigation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Page

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Yona Gregory

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Bonde Johnson

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James Solis

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut, National Trial Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Sean C. Donohue, LLC

2006 - 2008

Attorney, The Bartinik Law Firm, PC

2003 - 2006

Attorney, D'Attelo, Shields et al

2000 - 2002

Attorney, O'Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly and Morris, PC

1998 - 2000

Legal Intern, O'Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly and Morris PC

Associations

2011 - Present

RICBA

member

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

member

2007 - Present

Rhode Island Association for Justice

Member

Christian Legal Society

Member

2001 - 2011

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2002

New London County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2003

American Association for Justice

Member

2000 - 2011

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Thomas Healey v. Hawkeye Construction et al

won

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Education

2000

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Connecticut

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce

Current workers' compensation law

Languages

English

Activity

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